CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care. We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first-class care. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader. Care Team Leader Location: Stoke on Trent, ST1 6RN Contract: Full-time, permanent Salary: £13.36 per hour We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants Applicants will need to hold 12 months' plus right to work in the UK CareTech is a person-centred care company, which provides quality of care to adults. We enable adults with complex needs to make their own life choices and to develop confidence and independence to live, learn, thrive and engage, building a better future. We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day. About the Service Our service supports people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illnesses and neurological conditions up and down the UK. We want people to live as independently as possible, and to continue to offer that outstanding level of support, we need people like you to join us and help to improve the lives of our service users. You will be responsible for enriching people’s lives, enjoy having a positive impact on their wellbeing and take pride in knowing you are a part of something bigger. Team Leader Essential Skills Experience in a complex care environment is essential Experience leading a team of support staff essential Experience working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service Users Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) Passionate about making a difference to someone else's life Competent using IT Good written skills Company Values Friendly Positive Empowering Person Centred Innovative Rewards & Benefits *Blue Light Card Recommend a Friend Industry Standard Benefits Dedicated learning & development programmes We provide free training to achieve qualification in social care. Career pathway Free Employee Assistance Programme Employee Recognition Schemes Career progression within the company CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment; the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. *T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period Stoke-on-Trent – Care Team Leader [SYS-23148]